Elementary School Tutor (Local OC Tutors Only) - Experience Required

TutorNerds is a local, youthful, energetic company focused on providing high quality , in-home tutoring and consulting for all subjects, as well as standardized tests and academic admissions. We are looking to add creative individuals with a passion for education to our growing company.

TutorNerds assists students throughout Orange County and surrounding areas. In particular, we offer K-12 academic tutoring, honors & AP course tutoring, test preparation, college level tutoring, and admissions consulting.Our services cover a broad range of subjects, but tutors need only be knowledgeable in their individual fields and subjects.

We welcome applicants with experience in any academic areas, though the majority of our clientele are in grades K-12.

*Requirements:*

• Previous academic tutoring, test preparation, and/or teaching experienced required
• Bachelor's degree (current college students working towards B.A. acceptable only if they are very well experienced)
• Minimum availability of 4-6 hours a week
• Reliable transportation (be prepared to potentially drive distances of at least 10 miles from your home to your client for in-home tutoring)
• Enthusiastic, Engaging, and Professional--We are seeking tutors who truly have fun teaching and make the experience enjoyable for students.At the same time, it is vital that you are punctual and pleasant with all clients.

Local Candidates Only - Orange County Cities, Irvine with a radius of 20 miles

*Why work with TutorNerds?*

We highly value our tutors, and our policies reflect this.We have students in need of tutors right now, so you will be set up with clients quickly.

• Flexible scheduling--We only schedule your clients at ideal times for your schedule.
• Competitive pay--between $40.00 and $42.50 per hour (depending on subject area)
• Use your knowledge and experience to change lives!
• Grow with the company--Corporate opportunities may be available to those who prove themselves especially creative and professional.
• TutorNerds tutors are considered independent contractors for income-tax purposes.

*How we hire tutors:*

We have a simple and efficient hiring process, however if you are unable or unwilling to commit to the entire process, please do not apply.

• Cover letter and resume submission (see below)
• Phone Interview--We will contact you after reviewing your initial application
• In-Person interview--scheduled after a successful phone interview

*How to apply:*

If you believe your energy fits with the mission of TutorNerds, you are more than encouraged to apply!
Please begin by submitting a resume, including noteworthy achievements and experience, as well as a transcript (unofficial transcripts are acceptable). Please also include a 1-page cover letter that concisely addresses the following topics:

• What education and teaching others means to you
• Why you enjoy teaching
• Significant aspects of your resume not adequately elaborated on in it, such as educational background and teaching experience
• Any other topic that you feel supplements your teaching credentials and professional capabilities

Finally, answer the following questions (a list format is fine here):

• What is your availability in terms of days of the week and hours each day?Where are you located and how far would you be willing to travel to meet your students?
• What subjects/classes are you interested in tutoring?
• With what age groups do you feel you work best?

*Note: Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.*

We look forward to your application and will get back to you as soon as possible.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $40.00 - $42.50 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Walk me through exactly how you would run a 60-minute session with a 4th grader who is struggling with math word problems.
• If a student says, ‘I don’t get this’ or starts shutting down, what specific steps do you take to get them back on track?
• Tell me about a real student you worked with who was behind academically. What was the situation, what did you do, and what was the result?

Experience:

• Tutoring: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Irvine, CA (Required)

Work Location: On the road